Artist Profile: Kuro-Same Arts

What to make for Sunday Crafternoon in May?

Once again, you get to pick! Choose your favorite DIY from the three fun choices below, and the most highly voted project wins! So what shall it be? Vote on Facebook, or comment on this post.

Pick a project for Sunday Crafternoon in March

What would you like to make in next month’s Sunday Crafternoon, our montly DIY craft session? Make your vote on our Facebook poll, or leave us a comment below to let us know, then join us on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 from 12-2pm!

(1) Etched Glass Jar or Drinking Glass

(2) Map Coasters

(3) Fabric-Covered …

Let the Moving Sale Begin!

A 3rd Anniversary Special, Just For You!

From all of us at Modern Mouse, a heartfelt thanks for three wonderful years of craft, community and camaraderie!

To show our thanks, we’re offering up a little 3-year anniversary special at the shop. We’ve had a batch of these snazzy Modern Mouse canteens made up just for this occasion and want to share them with you. To get your anniversary gift, visit the shop this weekend (11/17-11/18) or next weekend …

Crafty Hour: Pretty Pretty Pinwheels

Spring is a welcome time of venturing outdoors after months of shivering and hibernation throughout winter. Everything seems to come alive: plants, animals, the breeze, people.

Brightly colored and pleasingly symmetrical, pinwheels fit in perfectly with the season. They are just the thing to make lots and lots of, spread cheer all over the house, decorate parties, and enjoy wherever you go. We’ll be making these timeless toys for Crafty …

Washi Tape: What is it? Find out at our April Crafty Hour!

There’s a new craft supply in town: washi tape! Never heard of it? That’s ’cause it’s pretty darn new. What’s so special about washi tape? It’s just really cool. From Omiyage Blogs:

The whole washi tape phenomenon started in 2006. A group of artists approached a Japanese masking tape manufacturer – Kamoi Kakoshi – and presented them with a book of art they had created using the company’s industrial

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Embroider a Valentine This Thursday!

Getting a box of conversation hearts can be complicated. While the sentiment of a candy gift is always appreciated, the chalky little treats can’t really compare to a luscious dark chocolate truffle. And the purple ones?! With a flavor described by experts at Candy Blog as “foul bitter grapes,” they’re simply inedible. Fun note: while the recipe hasn’t changed since 1902, the sayings change each year to reflect the times. …

January Craft Night: Yarn-Wrapped Stamp Workshop

Woo-hoo! It’s 2012, and with all the holiday craziness now a distant memory, we’re looking forward to a peaceful and cozy January and a crafty New Year! We’re kicking off the 2012 Crafty Hour series with a really fun and simple project that just may get you hooked on stamping. Using Yellow Owl Workshop’s book, Print Workshop, as our guide, we’ll be making stamps out of wood and…yarn? Yes!…

Paint Chip Masterpieces

(Crafty Hour happens each month at Modern Mouse from 5-7 PM on second Thursdays! Look out for the next one…come and craft with us!)

We had another excellent craft night last week at Modern Mouse; making glorious pieces of art from blank canvases and paint chips! The project was nice and messy, which is always a good sign, and everyone’s creativity was in full gear. We were honored to have …